Bellingham, Washington vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 29.1% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,742 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% higher
  Commute
  92.6% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower